Suzuki: equipment recalls

1. 15E053000Received 23 Jun 2015. 308 units.

   Seats / Motorcycle

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.

   Products named: Suzuki VZR1800 2012; Suzuki VZR1800 2011; Suzuki Backrest Mounting Kit; Suzuki VZR1800 2006; Suzuki VZR1800 2014; Suzuki VZR1800 2013; Suzuki VZR1800 2010; Suzuki VZR1800 2009; Suzuki VZR1800 2007; Suzuki VZR1800 2015; Suzuki VZR1800 2008.

   Report filed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2015.

2. 14E012000Received 1 Apr 2014. 2,827 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

   Products named: Ducati 996 1999; Ducati 848 2000; Ducati 848 1998; Ducati 916 2013; Ducati 916 2007; Ducati 916 2006; Ducati 916 2005; Ducati 916 2003; Ducati 916 2001; Ducati 916 1998; Ducati 916 1997; Ducati 848 1995, and 116 more.

   Report filed by Ohlins Racing AB.

3. 09E012000Received 7 Apr 2009. 16,270 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

   Products named: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995; Toyota Tacoma 2000; Chevrolet Caprice 1995; Chevrolet Caprice 1991; Chevrolet Cavalier 2001; Chevrolet Express 1999; GMC Savana 1998; Subaru Impreza 1995; Subaru Impreza 1996; Subaru Impreza 1998, and 611 more.

   Report filed by SABERSPORT. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 May 2009.

4. 08E052000Received 15 Aug 2008. 10,000 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. The lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever. The lever can be identified by the marking "jy 378" at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The recall began on september 11, 2008. Owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831.

   Products named: Suzuki SV650S 2002; Suzuki TL1000R 2000; Suzuki GSF600S 2001; Suzuki GSF600S 2000; Suzuki SV1000S 2003; Suzuki GSF1200S 2005; Suzuki GSX1300R 2005; Suzuki TL1000R 2001; Suzuki SV650S 2008; Suzuki SV650S 2004; Suzuki SV650S 2007; Suzuki SV650S 2000, and 63 more.

   Report filed by MOTION PRO, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2008.

5. 00E080000Received 26 Dec 2000. 98 units.

   Wheels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: steel replacement wheels, part no. 4310-665d21-27s, used for spare parts on 1999-2001 suzuki grand vitara and 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl-7 multipurpose passenger vehicles. The affected wheels were produced from july 30 through september 20, 2000. The thickness of the steel wheel inboard of the area where the wheel rim is welded to the wheel disk is less than the design specification.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers were notified to remove any of these affected wheels from the stock inventory and return to american suzuki motor company. Suzuki will notify any end users which purchased the replacement wheels of the defect and to return their wheels to suzuki for a free replacement.

   Products named: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2000; Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2001; Suzuki Grand Vitara 2001; Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999; Suzuki Wheel.

   Report filed by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP..

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• GSX1300R2
• TL1000R2
• Backrest Mounting Kit1
• DL10001
• DL6501
• Grand Vitara1
• Grand Vitara XL71
• GSF1200S1
• GSF600S1
• GSXR10001
• GSXR6001
• GSXR7501
• SV10001
• SV1000S1
• SV6501
• SV650S1
• Vitara1
• VZR18001
• Wheel1

• All other equipment brands
• Suzuki: vehicle recalls
• Summit Racing3
• Sunlite2
• Superior3
• Superlift2
• Sure Power4
• Syntec5
• Takata27
• Tap2
• Tekonsha5
• Tenneco2

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Which Suzuki products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 19 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: GSX1300R

How many units does a Suzuki equipment campaign have?

The median Suzuki campaign has 2,827 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Suzuki campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 2 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.